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Holiday spirit comes alive at the Academy

/ Published December 02, 2009

Santa Claus greets children and family members who attended the Air Force Academy's Christmas tree lighting at the Community Center Chapel Dec. 1, 2009. More than 200 people attended the event, which also included food and treats for children and families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Johnny Wilson)
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Santa Claus greets children and family members who attended the Air Force Academy's Christmas tree lighting at the Community Center Chapel Dec. 1, 2009. More than 200 people attended the event, which also included food and treats for children and families. (U.S. Air Force photo/Johnny Wilson)

Col. Rick LoCastro and children cheer as Santa Claus arrives at the Community Center Chapel during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1, 2009. More than 200 people attended the event. Colonel LoCastro is the 10th Air Base Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Johnny Wilson)
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Col. Rick LoCastro and children cheer as Santa Claus arrives at the Community Center Chapel during a Christmas tree lighting ceremony Dec. 1, 2009. More than 200 people attended the event. Colonel LoCastro is the 10th Air Base Wing commander. (U.S. Air Force photo/Johnny Wilson)

The Air Force Academy's Christmas tree decorates the grounds near the Community Center Chapel after a tree lighting ceremony at the chapel Dec. 1, 2009. More than 200 people came out to witness the tree lighting and to greet Santa Claus, who stopped by for a visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Johnny Wilson)
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The Air Force Academy's Christmas tree decorates the grounds near the Community Center Chapel after a tree lighting ceremony at the chapel Dec. 1, 2009. More than 200 people came out to witness the tree lighting and to greet Santa Claus, who stopped by for a visit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Johnny Wilson)

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U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY, Colo. -- More than 200 people attended a Christmas tree lighting at the Academy's Community Center Chapel Dec. 1. The evening's special guest was Santa Claus, who arrived on an Academy Fire Department fire truck.